Top Speakers For Child Welfare Professionals

Child welfare work is vital, but it’s also demanding, emotional, and often under-resourced.

Our expert speakers understand these challenges and deliver keynotes and trainings that both inspire and equip child welfare professionals to continue making a difference.

Our speakers combine lived experience, research, and practical strategies to help caseworkers, social workers, and youth-serving staff build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create systems that protect and empower children. Topics include trauma-informed care, self-care, and burnout prevention, communication with at-risk youth, and leadership in child welfare organizations. Perfect for agency trainings, statewide conferences, and professional development days.

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Ashley Bendiksen

ACEs and Trauma-Informed Expert • From Dropout to Valedictorian

star 4.96 • 133 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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David Flood

Special Needs Dad • Viral Storyteller With Over 150 Million Views

star 4.97 • 437 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Dr. John Gaines

Former Foster Youth • EMMY® Nominated Storyteller

star 4.96 • 168 bookings

Fee: Under $5K

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Dr. Julia Garcia

Psychologist • Author • Thought Leader on Hope in the Age of AI

star 4.97 • 152 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Dr. Laymon Hicks

Former Student Body President at Florida State University • Electric Storyteller

star 4.98 • 211 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Duncan Kirkwood, 1LT, MPA

Director of The Center for Resiliency • U.S. Army Resilience Trainer

star 4.98 • 294 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Fabian Ramirez, MA

First-Generation Graduate • Helping Schools Prevent Bullying & Reduce Dropouts

star 4.97 • 298 bookings

Fee: More Than $5K

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Josh Shipp

From Foster Care to Harvard • Living Proof of the Power of One Caring Adult

star 4.98 • 262 bookings

Fee: More Than $10K

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Joshua Wayne, MA

25 Years in Youth Development & Mental Health • Author of "Unlocking the Hero Within"

star 4.91 • 62 bookings

Fee: Under $5K

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